Does a neighborhood nuisance–a barking dog, airplanes roaring overhead, a smelly factory–disturb you? These are typical examples of public and private nuisances that might affect the enjoyment of your ...

Today, companies providing newer communications technologies––social media platforms––are being sued for allegedly causing another kind of nuisance––a public nuisance. A public nuisance involves “an ...

A house of prostitution. A neighbor's barking dog. A noisy airport. A smelly factory. A rowdy tavern. A stinking city sewer plant. A trash-filled vacant lot. An apartment building where drug dealers ...

Lydia, an elderly homeowner, illegally converted her garage into two studio apartments without obtaining permits, a violation of city ordinances. City building officials sent her several notices that ...

Many of us have had personal experiences, or at least have heard stories of neighbors disrupting the peace. For instance, some might have karaoke parties at full volume, waking everyone or keeping ...

2023 has already been a landmark year for nuisance, with the Supreme Court handing down its controversial decision in Fearn v Tate Gallery (as discussed on this blog). The good news for those with a ...

Does a neighborhood nuisance seriously disturb you? Examples might be a barking dog that keeps you and other neighbors awake at night; airplanes flying overhead landing or taking off at a nearby ...